Make Music Chicago Features More Than 100 Free Events Across City

CHICAGO — Music will be celebrated at more than 100 free events across the city for Make Music Chicago June 21.

Make Music Chicago — which was inspired by France's Fête de la Musique, an international musical holiday — will be held throughout the day at more than 60 locations across the city with a grand finale from 5-7 p.m. at St. James Cathedral, 65 E. Huron St.

There will be live broadcasts of the grand finale and a concert from Music Institute of Chicago composition faculty and students 10 a.m. to noon on 98.7 WFMT.

River North1-2 p.m.: Marimba Ensemble of Holy Cross/Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish collaborating with Sones de Mexico and Third Coast Percussion at St. James Cathedral Commons, 65 E. Huron St.

South Loop1-1:30 p.m.: Sherwood faculty at Sherwood, Community Music School at Columbia College, 1312 S. Michigan Ave.

West Loop11 a.m.-noon: Third Sunday String Band at the French Market, 131 N. Clinton Ave.12:30-1:30 p.m.: Chicago Chapter of the American Recorder Society at the French Market1:30-2:30 p.m.: Paul Coady & The Edsel Bros at the French Market2:30-3:30 p.m.: Cowboy Choir at the French Market4-5:30 p.m.: Piobagusfadil at the French Market